Oxford City Stars will look to consolidate their position at the top of the English National League at Chelmsford tomorrow, and should ice their strongest line-up of the season.
With the exception of the suspended James Cameron, Stars are at full strength, with two players set to make their debuts.
Jeff Sinnott's international clearance has come through while Andy Johnston has signed from Bracknell.
Most of Oxford's games over the next six weeks are against other teams vying for positions at the top of the league, and wins are now vital so it is good timing to be going into this period with the strongest squad Stars have had for some years.
There is a league meeting tomorrow at Trent Bridge, with Nottingham and Oxford invited to join the Premier Division next season. But with more foreign players needed, the key factor will be finances, as substantial sponsorship would be required to run a viable and successful team.
With three players in the England under 19 squad, it could be a sensible move for development, although not so helpful for the introduction of other youngsters to senior hockey.
Oxford City Stars: from M Cameron, A Johnson, J Sinnott, S Ferry, S Cameron, A Cox, A Haigh, P Donohoe, K Abbott, D Flint, G West, A Johnston, S Slater, H Grocutt, B Lay, A Eberhardt, P Taylor, L Clifford, J Roberts.
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